Prev Post EPISODE | 07.21.26 Next Post

Feel Better at Every Age with the Pilates Principles That Actually Work with Vanessa Kelly

Do you ever wonder if the thing you’re most passionate about could become the business you were meant to build? In this episode, I sit down with Pilates educator and Function Pilates founder Vanessa Kelly to talk about how Pilates can help you move with less pain, strengthen the muscles traditional workouts often miss, improve mobility while building lasting strength, and build a workout routine you’ll actually look forward to. We also dive into the biggest misconceptions about Pilates, how to find a workout you’ll actually stick with, why slowing down can accelerate your results, and the mindset shifts that helped Vanessa turn her passion into a thriving business. Get ready to rethink the way you move so you can feel stronger, healthier, and more resilient for years to come.

In this episode you will learn:

00:00 Meet Vanessa Kelly, founder of Function Pilates.

06:00 How do you know when it’s time to bet on yourself?

09:30 Why Pilates was the only workout Vanessa actually looked forward to doing.

11:30 What’s the difference between classical and contemporary Pilates?

13:30 Why your body was designed to move in more ways than you think.

19:00 Why Pilates is a lifelong investment in your health.

20:30 Why should you do Pilates?

23:00 What do people get wrong about Pilates?

26:00 The unconventional way Vanessa grew her studio with just one reformer.

29:00 The unexpected life event that forced Vanessa to go all in on her business.

31:15 Why your biggest opportunities often come from outgrowing your current role.

38:00 The type of Pilates instructors Vanessa loves to train.

40:30 How teaching others builds confidence you can’t get any other way.

43:45 How Pilates retreats help women reconnect with themselves and each other.

48:15 How to train with Vanessa Kelly and become a certified Pilates instructor.

RESOURCES

Use code LORI100 for $100 OFF the Mallorca, Spain Pilates Retreat HERE!

Learn more about Function Pilates HERE!

Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE!

Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE!

Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout – head to getgloci.com